Handwritten depositions taken by "Her Britannic Majesty Vice Consul California" James Alexander Forbes in October of 1845,
realting to the attack of Captain Elliott Libbey on 10/11/1845 by Californios. This bopund set of documents is entitled: “Documents
relative to the outrage committed upon Captain Elliott Libbey of the American Barque Tasso at San Francisco California."

Background

Elliott Libbey was Captain of the American barque "Tasso" in 1845, he survived his wounds from the attack on 10/11/1845. No
further information is known.

Extent

1.0 folder
55 page handwritten original document ribbon bound sealed with the wax seal of the British Consul